French Louis XVI Green Marble Bronze Pedestal Column Ca. 1880s

Description

FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GREEN MARBLE AND BRONZE PEDESTAL
Circa 1880-1900
Item # 407SKP10Q

This fabulous angular column features a … more FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GREEN MARBLE AND BRONZE PEDESTAL
Circa 1880-1900
Item # 407SKP10Q

This fabulous angular column features a series of perfectly matched cove moldings embellished with brilliantly chiseled and chased bas-relief anthemion and foliage, these framing each transition from one level to the next within the pedestal. The top panel features a single arrow wrapped in wreathes, the centermost wreath showcasing an olive branch twisted in a full circle. The baluster is mounted with a beautifully decorated and cast torch. All castings are marked on the reverse ACX. The footer rests over a thick polished brass plate.

A very powerful and regal column.

Note: as of this writing, Cedric Dupont Antiques features an identical pair of these columns in the same verde marble with slightly different mounts (available at the time of this writing for $ 39,500), suggesting these would likely have been made and retailed in pairs. Galerie Atena in France has at the time of this writing what appears to be a single perfect opposing pair to this column with the arrow facing the opposing direction (available for around $ 6600 USD at the time of this writing).


Measurements: 43 3/4" H x 10 1/2" D x 12 3/4" W

Condition Report:
Rubbing wear through the gilding, a few spots of verdigris and other oxidization. Very minor chipping to the column in a few spots, rubbing wear/scuffs to the top as expected. A very fine pedestal, ready to place. less